98 BAR-B-QUE

98 BAR-B-QUE located in SANTA ROSA BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 4.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

5008 HIGHWAY 98 WEST UNIT 1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10909599

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

8/6/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13483309

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank located behind double door cooler in game room area and drink station not secured.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area soiled with dust or mold like substance.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license with expiration date of 6/30/25.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mayonnaise and brisket rub on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jordan Seeling 5/7/24.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink dispenser machine in waitress station soiled with mold like substance or slime.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator one employee hired over 60 days.

1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8836272

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/22/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8745948

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar container. Repeat Violation

12/8/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8451585

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar container.

7/21/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8363563

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, ice bin near office.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food handler building sandwich without gloves. Operator educated food handler and corrective action taken. Corrected On-Site